Joyce Nadeau
MOOSUP — Joyce Nadeau died peacefully Jan. 19, 2022, at Colonial Health and Rehab in Plainfield. She was born on May 11, 1932, in Norwich, daughter of Wilfred Despathy and Rose (Laviviere) Despathy.
She leaves her loving and devoted husband Bill of 71 years. They were married on May 13, 1950, at All Hallows Church in Moosup. Joyce was a lifelong communicant of All Hallows Parish. In 1979, she and her husband took over the family business, Despathy Furniture in Danielson --- which was founded by her grandfather George Despathy in 1902 --- renaming it Bill’s Bedding and Furniture. Together with their sons, they ran the family business until their retirement in 1990.
She became a grandmother to eight and was a major part of their lives. She also enjoyed her 15 great-grandchildren. In her retirement, she and her husband traveled throughout the states, shared many cruises, and wintered in Florida.
She leaves three children, daughter Linda and husband Rob Kerr, sons Gerard and Carolyn Nadeau and Gary and Anna Nadeau; grandchildren: Jason, Rob, Brandon, Jordan, Colin, Deana, Diane and Daryl; brother Wilfred and CeCe Despathy; sister Sr. Lesley Despathy. She was predeceased by her sisters, Norma Fortier, Marilyn Huber, and Phyllis Heinson.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 5 at All Hallows Church in Moosup. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the families’ convenience. Donations: Charity of the donor’s choice. Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home.

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